I’m finally free, but my children are not.
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Three beautiful kids later, three houses later, and 10 years later, I finally had the courage to leave.
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The only way is through and some hours will be harder than others. Stand your ground and keep your faith. It WILL pass.
Self-forgiveness for letting things get this far and self-forgiveness for the decisions I’ve made that are now having an impact on me and everyone around me.
Three beautiful kids later, three houses later, and 10 years later, I finally had the courage to leave.
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